The Church is born from faith in the risen Christ. After the confusion and despair caused by the Passion, the disciples come back together and begin to understand the meaning of what had happened. The Passion and the Resurrection are inseparable and form the core of Christian faith.

In the Acts of the Apostles, the community appears united and is based on:

• the teaching of the apostles, 
• fraternal communion, 
• prayer, 
• the Eucharist. 

A distinctive element is the sharing of goods, which shows care for the poor and a concrete way of living the Gospel.

The First Letter of Peter emphasizes that salvation is a gift from God, made possible through the Resurrection of Christ, which opens the way to new life and future hope. Despite difficulties and persecutions, Christians live in joy, oriented toward future glory.

In the Gospel of John, the journey from disbelief  to faith is highlighted: the Resurrection is not only an experience but also an act of faith. Christ is present within the community and is encountered through His word. The signs of His presence are peace, joy, and love, given through the Holy Spirit.

The figure of Thomas represents the crisis of the believer: this crisis is overcome by returning to the community and rediscovering faith. The Church continues Christ’s mission, bearing witness to His love and inviting people to believe.

The ideal Christian community lives in unity, faith in the Risen Christ, and charity. Crises are overcome not by isolation, but by returning to communion with Christ and with others.

Happy Sunday of the Divine Mercy!!!